Rent TU Dance Center Studios

TU Dance Center is available for rental when not in use by TU Dance’s programming.

TU Dance Center features a reception area and front desk for check-in or event use. Access to adjacent dressing room and green room with kitchenette are available upon request.

Studio 1: 60 x 34
Studio 2: 46 x 21

Both studios feature:

  • Sprung dance floor with Marley-type surface by Harlequin
  • Wall of mirrors
  • Portable ballet barre units 10′ in length
  • Room-level sound system with CD and mini-jack inputs
  • 50′ LCD TV cart for presentation and videoconferencing
  • Large windows providing ample natural light

Studio 1 only: A curtain that can be drawn on entire mirror; wall-mounted ballet barres of 27′ and 33′.

Rental Fees:
Individual artists: $18/hour.
Nonprofit organizations: $22/hour for rehearsals.
Other rental inquiries (for-profit, classes, workshops, auditions, life events, photo sessions, filming, etc.), please contact us.

TU Dance Center: 2022-2023 Pre-Professional Program

Running September 12, 2022–May 20, 2023.
Mid-session registration is welcomed – tuition prorated!

The TU Dance Pre-Professional Program is an intensive course of study integrating modern, ballet, African dance, conditioning and creative workshops for students up to age 24. Click here to download the 2022-2023 Pre-Professional Daily Schedules. All classes in the Pre-Professional Program are offered in person with a virtual option, unless otherwise noted.

To register, please complete the four-step registration process:

1. Please find the online pre-registration below under the specific level you are interested in and select a payment option
2. Make a tuition payment (in full or by selecting a payment plan)
3. If requesting a payment plan please submit the 2022-2023 Payment Plan form
4. Click here to submit the 2022-2023 Pre-Professional Online Registration form

TU Dance Center: Creative Movement – New Session

In Creative Movement for ages 3-5, 5-6, and 6-7, children will grow in physical awareness and build basic movement skills, balance, coordination, flexibility, and strength. Students will expand their knowledge of musical instruments and the connection between dance and music, learn basic rhythmical movement phrases, and improvise and create dance ideas that communicate an experience or theme.

Creative Drum (only for ages 5-6 and 6-7) introduces students to the basic concepts of hand drumming techniques (hands and sticks), tempo, rhythm, and music theory. These concepts help students develop their physical and mental dexterity, creativity, and musicality to inspire joyful performance and improvisation.

January 9-May 20 (no classes April 3-15)
Fridays, 10:00-10:45am (Creative Movement, ages 3-5)
Saturdays, 9:00-9:45am and 9:50-10:20am (Creative Movement and Drum, ages 5-6)
Saturdays, 9:50-10:20am and 10:25-11:10am (Creative Movement and Drum, ages 6-7)

To register, please complete the four-step registration process:

1. Please find the online pre-registration below under the specific level you are interested in and select a payment option
2. Make a tuition payment (in full or by selecting a payment plan)
3. If requesting a payment plan, please submit the 2022-2023 Payment Plan form
4. Click here to submit the 2022-2023 Children and Teen Program Online Registration form

The Arena – Space for Rent

An image of the ARENA studio, with black Marley flooring and yellow walls

Located in the heart of the Lyn-Lake community, The Arena is available for your rehearsal, class, and event needs! Hourly rates range from $15-$25, with discounts/special offerings available to BIPOC and LGBTQIA2+ communities.

Our space offers:

  • 1,305 square feet (30×40) of sprung Marley dance flooring
  • Full wall-length mirrors (with curtains for covering if preferred)
  • Free wi-fi
  • Changing room
  • Lots of free parking on side streets (Aldrich, Bryant, Colfax, 31st, etc.)
  • Situated on multiple bus lines, including the 21, 4, 23, 612, and 18

To request space, please email Mathew: arenadances@gmail.com.

The Arena – Winter Session Begins January 2

A poster advertising ARENA's winter classes

Winter Session: January 2-March 17

The Arena supports a diverse cultural environment in Minneapolis through classes offered at the studio. Affordable classes are offered for adults at a bustling location that supports those who are interested in the moving arts.

Winter Session begins January 2 and runs to March 17, with 11 weeks of a variety of class offerings. Professional-level dancers of all styles are welcome!

Mondays, 5:00-6:00pm, GYROKINESIS® Method with Non Edwards
Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30am, Moving Practice with Benny Olk
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pm, Contemporary Forms with Sarah McCullough
Fridays, 10:00-11:30am, Contemporary Flow with Mathew Janczewski

Suggested $17 per class; however, there is a pay-as-able option on all classes – we would rather you join us than not be able to attend due to financial limitations. Pre-registration preferred: Register/more info here.

Free street parking on side streets Aldrich, Bryant, Colfax, 31st, etc.

Associate/Assistant Professor in Dance at MSU Mankato

The Department of Theatre and Dance seeks a tenure-track, assistant, or associate professor in dance. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Required qualifications: Doctoral or terminal degree in MFA or PhD in Dance (if ABD, degree must be conferred on an official transcript and received in Human Resources by August 14, 2023); experience teaching in the college/university setting; experience teaching a variety of dance levels from novice to emerging young professionals; evidence of appropriate professional, creative and/or scholarly research activity in dance; demonstrated ability to serve a diverse population and apply an equity lens to this position including social justice and/or anti-racism.

AA/EOE and a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. For complete notice of vacancy and application procedures, please click here.

75% Time Communications Associate Position

The Communications Associate performs a broad range of internal and external communications work in support of Northrop’s communications, marketing, sales, fundraising, campus and community engagement, and K-12 arts education for Northrop programming, Northrop’s Gallery, the rental of Northrop spaces, The Bistro at Northrop, U of M Tickets and Events, and the U of M Twin Cities Campus Events Calendar.

This position collaborates closely and communicates with colleagues in all areas of Northrop, campus and community partners, media, and the general public. The Communications Associate will write, edit, and proof an expansive variety of materials from a large volume of information for all digital and print platforms and channels, ensuring clear, consistent and effective messaging and branding following Northrop and U of M brand and editorial standards. In partnership with and under the direction of the Marketing Systems Manager and Communications Manager, the Communications Associate will build content on Northrop’s website; build, test, and send email communications to targeted audiences; and support the U of M Twin Cities Campus Events Calendar by communicating with and assisting users and executing communications tactics for its promotion and expansion.

This position reports to the Communications Manager and is a 75% time (30 hours per week) currently hybrid (remote and and on-site work) position, primarily working weekdays, and occasionally weekend and/or evening hours as needed based on the schedule of Northrop’s events. Salary: $38,000 per year.

External applicants apply at https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/352785

Current UMN employees apply at https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/int/352785

Young Dance Seeks Teaching Artists for 2022–23 Session and Beyond

Four class images of young dancers paired with the Young Dance logo

Young Dance is seeking teachers, assistants, and substitutes for 2022-23 and beyond. Teachers with experience in the following styles are encouraged to apply: Hip Hop, Jazz, Musical Theater, Afro-Modern, Modern/Contemporary, Ballet, Percussive, and Creative Movement. Experience working with dancers of all abilities is a plus, but not required.

Founded in 1987, we believe young people are artists with something important to say and that working across differences is a benefit to all. Our mission is to transform lives through movement. We are an inclusive community where creativity flourishes and healthy risk-taking is encouraged. Our classes are open to everyone of all levels and abilities. Participants enjoy our collaborative and student-led approach to dance education. Our curriculum emphasizes technique, improvisation, and choreography through the elements of dance: Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy. Dancers develop skills in observing, participating, and reflecting in a safe and supportive environment that values a commitment to self, to the group, and to lifelong learning.

Pay rate is $48/hour for lead teaching, $24/hour for assisting.

Contact Anat Shinar, anat@youngdance.org, with a resume and brief introduction.

Collide Theatrical Seeking Box Office Attendant

Image of Collide's logo: the text "COLLIDE" in round lights with the words "Theatrical Dance Company" below

Collide Theatrical Dance Company is looking to hire a box office attendant for the remaining two shows of our 2022-2023 season. SKOL is a full-length show that will be performed in March and April at the Southern Theater, and Our Stories is a cabaret performance at our St. Paul studio in May. For a full list of show dates and times, visit www.collidetheatrical.org/show-dates.

Duties include:

  • checking in attendees
  • marking reserved seating
  • helping with set-up and take-down
  • working with the Southern Theater’s box office staff
  • other tasks as needed

Pay is $20/hour, with a four-hour minimum per show. Paid training. For each performance, the box office assistant needs to arrive two hours prior to the show (showtimes are generally 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:00pm and 5:00pm on Sunday).

Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to admin@collidetheatrical.org. Please only apply if you are able to commit to at least half of the dates for a show. Priority will be given to those who can be at every performance.

Screendance by Kayla Schiltgen, Available to View

View Kayla Schiltgen’s new screendance, object permanence, on Vimeo now through December 19. For those who caught object permanence at Choreographers’ Evening, this screening is of the entire work; 15 minutes in length.

object permanence is an act of curiosity pursuing my enduring wonder about visibility or lack thereof in a time of perpetual display. Object permanence is a concept studied in developmental psychology, it refers to the understanding that people, places, and things continue to exist even when they can no longer be sensed. I stumbled across this idea during my research, it captured my attention, and has since been revealing what it wants discovered through the creative journey of building this screendance.

Choreography, dance, cinematography, and editing: Kayla Schiltgen
Original composition and music: Dean Sibinski
Production assistance: Eric Elefson